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1. Safety Rules
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS,
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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I. Training
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the ins-
tractions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
• Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
• All drivers should seek and obtain professional and
practical instruction. Such instruction should empha-
size:
the need for care and concentration when working
with ride-on machines;
control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will
not be regained by the application of the brake.
The main reasons for loss of control are:
a) insufficient wheel grip;
b) being driven too fast;
c) inadequate braking;
d) the type of machine is unsuitable for itstask;
e) lack of awareness of the effect of ground
condifions,especially slopes;
f) incorrect hitching and load distribution.
II. Preparation
• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by
the machine.
WARNING - Petrel is highly flammable.
- Store fuel incontainers specifically designed for this
purpose.
- Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refu-
eling.
- Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap ofthe fuel tank oradd petrol while the engine
is running or when the engine is hot.
- If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine
butmove the machine away from the area ofspillage
and avoid creating any source of ignition untilpetrol
vapors have dissipated.
- Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
• Replace faulty silencers.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts
in sets to preserve balance.
• On muifi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
IlL Operation
• Do not operatethe engine in a confinedspacewhere
dangerouscarbon monoxidefumes can collect.
• Mow onlyin daylightor in goodartificiallight.
Before attempting tostartthe engine, disengage all blade
attachment clutches and shift into neutral.
Do not use on slopes of more than 10°.
Remember there isno suchthingasa=safe" slope. Travel
on grass slopes requires particular care. To guard
against overturning;
- do not stop or start suddenly when going up or
downhill;
- engage clutch slowly, always keep machine in gear,
especially when traveling downhill;
- machine speeds should be kept low on slopes and
during tight turns;
- stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden
hazards;
- never mow across the face of the slope, unless the
lawnmower is designed for this purpose.
Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
- Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
- Limit loads to those you can safely control.
- Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.
- Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when sug-
gested in the instruction handbook.
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
Stop the blades from rotating before crossing surfaces
other than grass.
When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the
machine while in operation.
Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards,
shields or without safety protective devices in place.
Do not change theen_ne govemor settingsoroverspeed
the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed
may increase the hazard of personal injury.
Before leaving the operator's position:
- disengage the power take-off and lower the attach-
ments;
- change into neutral and set the parking brake;
- stop the engine and remove the key.
Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine, and
disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove the ignition
key
- before cleaning blockages or unclogging chute;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnmower;
- after strikinga foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower
for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the equipment;
- if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
Disengage drive to attachments when transporting ornot
In use.
Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment
- before refueling;
- before removing the grass catcher;
- before making height adjustment unless adjust-
ment can be madefrom the operator's position.
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